Surf Guide
Praia da Bordeira
Carrapateira, Costa Vicentina
A huge, wild beach with space, dunes and plenty of room to find your own peak.
37.1782, -8.9015
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Difficulty
Advanced
Wave Type
Beach break · rivermouth sandbanks
Bottom
Sand
Ideal Swell
1–2.5 m · W–NW
Ideal Wind
E (offshore)
Best Window
Early morning
Crowd Level
Low
Best Board
Shortboard · step-up on bigger days
Parking
Lot by the boardwalk
Facilities
Limited — come prepared
Nearby in Atlas
Pontal da Carrapateira · Praia do Amado · Sea You
When To Choose
Amado feels crowded, the swell is small, or you want more space and a wilder setting.
Notes
Can be exposed to wind. Best checked in the morning or late afternoon.